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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.33, 1,373.20 and 504.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.33, 1,373.20 and 504.26 is: 756.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.33 : 1,373.20 = 504.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.33/1,373.20 = 504.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.33x = 1,373.20 × 504.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.33x = 692,449.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,449.69/915.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.50

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